Title: Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6964&destination=Carbondale%2C+Colorado%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=113604864&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley ## Photo gallery for Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley ![TV - Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley (Carbondale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113604900/113604864/04a812ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley (Carbondale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113604900/113604864/ea3ed322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley (Carbondale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113604900/113604864/62e9814f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley (Carbondale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113604900/113604864/f9b3dd7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley (Carbondale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113604900/113604864/33c457e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A firepit, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Valinor Ranch — Thirty-Five Private Acres Above the Roaring Fork Valley Built for people whose lives leave little room for stillness — and who choose places that earn their attention rather than simply fill a week on the calendar. Valinor Ranch is thirty-five private acres on Missouri Heights, a high-altitude shelf roughly a thousand feet above the Roaring Fork Valley floor. From here you look directly south at Mt. Sopris. The Elk Mountain Range is always in the frame. The light at this elevation has a quality that photographs do not fully carry — you notice it the first morning, and by the third or fourth day you have stopped reaching for your phone entirely. The container home was designed to do one thing well: put the landscape in the room. Large picture windows, clean lines, nothing competing with what is outside. The structure sits lightly on the land — a repurposed form that makes no apology for its origins and no concession to convention. It is modern, deliberately uncluttered, and oriented so that the mountains are present from the moment you open your eyes in the California king. The second bedroom holds a queen bed — its own room with its own view, not an afterthought. Two full bathrooms mean mornings happen without negotiation, even when the pace is unhurried and no one is keeping time. The kitchen is fully equipped — the kind of setup that makes you want to cook rather than feel obligated to. Good counter space, proper tools, everything where you expect it. On a longer stay, this matters more than most listings acknowledge. The kitchen here is designed for the night you decide to stay in, open a bottle from Carbondale, and let dinner take as long as it wants. A Samsung Frame television and fast, reliable internet are here for evenings or remote work — though most guests find that the view outside the windows holds attention more consistently than anything on a screen. For families with children, the open floor plan and the acres outside the door create a natural rhythm: mornings are quiet, afternoons are spent outdoors, evenings settle themselves. Thirty-five acres. The nearest neighbours are horse farms and working ranches that have been on these roads for generations. You are not in isolation — you are in a place with its own culture and its own pace, a community of people who take the land seriously. The quiet here is not absence. It is the sound of a place that has always been what it is. Missouri Heights itself is worth knowing. Historically a ranching area, it preserves that character — large horse farms, cattle ranches, small winding mountain roads restricted mostly to local traffic. Cyclists love these roads. The elevation, the open sky, the absence of through-traffic — it is one of the best-kept riding secrets in the Roaring Fork Valley. Carbondale is fifteen minutes down the hill — a strong restaurant scene, Whole Foods and local grocery options, coffee shops, and a walkable downtown with genuine character. For a week-long stay, Carbondale becomes your town rather than a waypoint. Basalt is twenty minutes in the other direction, sitting at the confluence of the Frying Pan and Roaring Fork rivers with access to some of the best fly fishing in the state. Aspen is forty minutes when you want it and a world away when you do not. Snowmass ski area is the nearest major resort. In summer, the surrounding trails offer world-class mountain biking and hiking directly from the valley. Glenwood Springs and its hot springs are thirty minutes north — a reliable family outing that earns its afternoon. Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is about an hour. Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is forty-five minutes. You will need a vehicle — this is ranch country, and the small winding roads of the Heights are part of its character. Self check-in with a secure keypad. Exterior security cameras cover the driveway and carport for your peace of mind. Dogs are welcome with a non-refundable fee. Reserve your stay. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Solar energy ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88427100/88427088/c81fe8e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Inn at Aspen Buttermilk Mountain Base Area - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 1,046 reviews £111 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=88427088&PinnedHotelID=88427088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100540000/100530900/100530878/a65642cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hoffmann Hotel Basalt Aspen, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Basalt - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99 Note from host: Weddings & Corporate Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as VLXSRREGS1 ## About the area Missouri Heights, a neighbourhood in Carbondale, is home to this holiday home. Ranch at Roaring Fork and River Valley Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Roaring Fork River and Linear Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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